Mitsubishi Mirage Lemon Law

The Mirage is powered by a small 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine paired with a CVT, and its powertrain draws frequent complaints. Owners report an underpowered, straining engine, engine noise and vibration, hesitation and rough behavior from the CVT, and difficulty shifting or accelerating — particularly as mileage climbs. When the engine or transmission can't be made to run right after repeated repair visits, that pattern points toward a lemon.

Mitsubishi has also issued safety-related recalls on the Mirage. Certain 2014–2018 Mirage vehicles were recalled because an acceleration sensor in the SRS (airbag) electronic control unit could misread ordinary road vibrations as an error and disable the airbags. Separately, certain 2014–2015 Mirage vehicles were recalled because water and salt could soak through the carpet and corrode a wiring connector in a junction box. Both involve the car's electronics and both can leave you back at the dealer.

California's Lemon Law covers far more than any one recall. If your Mirage has been in for the same engine, transmission, or electrical problem several times without a lasting fix, or has been out of service for an extended period, it may qualify — even where the specific complaint was never recalled. A qualifying claim can entitle you to a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement, with Mitsubishi paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Mirage has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Mitsubishi Mirage qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Mitsubishi pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.